Orthopedic Technician Outpatient

Inova • Alexandria, VA

1d • $21 - $35 • Hybrid

About The Position

Inova Physician Services-Springfield is looking for a dedicated Orthopedic Technician to join our team. This is a Full-Time position with a Day Shift schedule, Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, which includes supporting our Ballston/Arlington location two days per week. Inova is recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience, and is consistently acknowledged as a top employer in the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Requirements

• High School or GED
• 1 year of patient care experience
• BLS from the American Heart Association required upon start.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with medical equipment and devices (braces, casts, etc.)
• Medical Assistant experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors, and outside contacts.
• Completes administrative and other responsibilities in support of the facility as assigned by the supervisor.
• Demonstrates and provides expertise to the professional staff in the care/management of patients, as directed by physicians and/or requested by staff.
• Maintains Orthopedic equipment and supplies inventory by ensuring that equipment is kept clean, in proper working order and that supplies are maintained at appropriate par levels.
• Provides direct patient care and documents care under the direction of physicians for inpatients/outpatients.
• Maintains an Orthopedic Technician log of equipment dispersed and charges entered.
• Responds to requests promptly and gives an estimated time regarding when the intervention will occur.
• Applies sequential compression devices, arterial-venous impulses, continuous passive motion machines, overbed frames, and other orthopedic patient equipment as directed by physicians.
• Assists physicians in Orthopedic procedures according to facility needs (e.g. halo application and/or adjustment, casting, external fixators, inserting skeletal pins).
• Fits and adjusts braces and other orthopedic supplies (e.g. knee range of motion brace, cervical collar, Lenard boot, etc.) as directed by the needs of the facility.
• Develops/maintains a listing of all orthopedic equipment, supplies, appliances, and devices used within the area of responsibility.
• Provides patient care as directed by the physician and per the needs of the facility (e.g. crutch walk training, basic foot care, removal of pins, and simple hardware).
• Assembles, applies, and maintains traction in addition to applying casts and assisting physicians in the application of casts.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Robust team member wellness program
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions for retirement
• Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
• Up to $10,000 for student loans
• 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, at no cost for team members, their spouses/partners, and their children
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED